Mr. Pollard is Chief Executive Officer of Assisted Living Alberta, which has a mandate to deliver, coordinate and oversee continuing care health service in Alberta. He leads a team of over 15,000 in this pursuit. Most recently, Mr. Pollard served as Health System Executive, Clinical at Lakeridge Health in the Greater Toronto Area, where he oversaw post-acute care, regional nephrology, community services, and long-term care. His leadership contributed to significant system improvements, including reducing Alternate Level of Care (ALC) pressures, transitioning services from hospital to community settings, and stabilizing long term care operations. Previously, Mr. Pollard served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Long Term Care Capital Development Division at the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care. In that role, he led the largest long term care development program in recent provincial history, resulting in the opening of thousands of new beds across the province. He started his career at the ICF, Inc. in Washington, DC. consulting for the United States government on energy and environmental matters.

Brian holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, a Masters in Engineering Management from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., a B.Sc. Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York and is a Certified Health Executive (CHE).

Dr. Letwin holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Alberta and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of British Columbia. He also completed a fellowship in health systems improvement with the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement and is a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy.

His previous roles include Vice President, Clinical Operations, and Vice President, Human Resources and Professional Practice with Interior Health Authority in British Columbia. He also served as executive lead for Seniors Specialized Care, Access and Flow, and Home and Community Care, advancing access, quality, and home-based services.

Dr. Letwin joins ALA's senior leadership team with a strong commitment to collaboration, partnerships, and operational excellence in support of high-quality care for Albertans.

Her previous roles include Medical Lead for Calgary Zone Seniors, Palliative and Continuing Care, Medical Director for Facility Living, and Program Director for the Enhanced Skills Care of the Elderly Training Program. She has also led numerous quality improvement initiatives and contributed nationally to dementia care and seniors' health guidelines.

Dr. Ewa joins ALA's senior leadership team, bringing a strong commitment to education, advocacy, and improving care for Albertans in assisted living.

Her previous roles include Interim Chief Operating Officer for ALA and Executive Director for Seniors Health in Alberta Health Services' North Zone, where she led complex continuing care services. Robyn also has experience in the dental, construction, and oil and gas sectors, bringing a broad perspective to large, multifaceted initiatives.

With more than 29 years of experience in health care, she is recognized for her influential leadership, systems thinking approach, and ability to advance complex, cross-sector initiatives that improve client experience and system performance.

She holds a Bachelor of Nursing from Athabasca University and has completed advanced professional development in curriculum development, instructional design, patient safety, quality management, leadership, and emergency incident command.

Kimberly is committed to fostering innovation, supporting high-performing teams, and advancing integrated, sustainable systems of care.

Her career spans senior roles in human resources, information technology, finance, and enterprise strategy, where she has consistently delivered results that strengthen system performance and improve delivery outcomes.

Katharine served as part of the provincial leadership team responsible for executing the $995-million B.C. Health Human Resources Strategy, ensuring alignment across health authorities and government partners. She also played a key role in influencing the procurement strategy for B.C.'s $300-million investment in a new health care management system.

Katharine was drawn to ALA through two experiences. Early in her career, she travelled across northern B.C. teaching home care nurses how to use electronic charting systems, witnessing firsthand the dedication of those supporting vulnerable and senior populations. Later, while volunteering at the 55+ B.C. Games, she saw the vibrancy, strength, and joy of older adults coming together in community. These moments grounded her belief that our vulnerable and senior populations deserve our utmost respect and care and that they are, and always will be, a dynamic and essential part of our society.

Katharine holds an Honours BA, an MBA, and a Prosci Change Management certification. She also possesses an amateur race car driver's licence, a testament to her willingness to push boundaries and embrace challenge.

She has directed communications for major provincial initiatives, including digital health transformation, system modernization, and high‑visibility public campaigns, and has built and led communications functions for both established and newly formed organizations.

A University of Calgary graduate in Communications and Psychology, with IAP2 certification in Engagement, Kathryn is a three-time International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Award recipient. She brings her strategic clarity, collaborative leadership, and ability to translate organizational vision into communications that drive engagement, understanding, and measurable impact to support the work of Assisted Living Alberta and the Albertans it serves.